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Old 09-02-2004, 01:19 PM   #1
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3.8's and blowers

lol anyone know what works performance wise for my newly purchased gtp? Personally id trust you guys more then most gtp guys at this point.
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Old 09-02-2004, 01:33 PM   #2
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I hear some of the best combinations for garunteed high 12 low 13's is a an PCM tuning, Intercooler, pulley, Headers, cat-back, CAI, & Drag Radials. but with drag radials, I hear the stock LSD is pretty week and might shatter, like our infamous 10-bolts

I do not recomend SLP headers. I hear The Other Guys have the best ones on the market right now. And the SLP Loudmouth sounds like ****.
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Old 09-02-2004, 01:33 PM   #3
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Put an LS1 in it

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Old 09-02-2004, 01:40 PM   #4
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i can tell you that not all 3.8s were created equal. the motor you have in your GTP is not much at all like the 3.8s they put in the GNs back in the '80s. however, that's not to say that you can't find a company that makes a 'kit' to fit your car. since it's not very popular, comparatively with say a honduh civic, there probably isn't a company that makes a true bolt on kit...

after a little bit of research:
http://www.3800performance.com/ct_turbo_kit.htm

you might also consider a supercharger... less underhood heat and quieter operation. since you probably won't be pushing more than 10 lbs anyway (this is a street car, right? ) a supercharger may end up cheaper and are tons easier to install (if you can't find a turbo 'kit') - no need for fancy downpipes and exhaust rerouting. at that level, you'd get the same type of performance out of a supercharger.
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you might also consider a supercharger...
GTP = 3.8 w/Eaton Supercharger

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Old 09-02-2004, 01:51 PM   #6
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you might also consider a supercharger...
GTP = 3.8 w/Eaton Supercharger

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so thats what that thing is with the extra pulley attached?
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Old 09-02-2004, 01:53 PM   #7
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I hear some of the best combinations for garunteed high 12 low 13's is a an PCM tuning, Intercooler, pulley, Headers, cat-back, CAI, & Drag Radials. but with drag radials, I hear the stock LSD is pretty week and might shatter, like our infamous 10-bolts

I do not recomend SLP headers. I hear The Other Guys have the best ones on the market right now. And the SLP Loudmouth sounds like ****.
well its already got a borla catback...Ive got hptuners which can work with it...then ya the CAI will come(not PCV like squirrel) then pulley if it already doesnt have one. Those friggin diffs arent cheap though ($1300) so we'll see.
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Those friggin diffs arent cheap though ($1300) so we'll see.
Where are you getting them? The 4t65e posi's are only $7-800.

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Those friggin diffs arent cheap though ($1300) so we'll see.
Where are you getting them? The 4t65e posi's are only $7-800.

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i was just doing a quick serach last night and thats the # i found...im sure you can help guide me
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oh and i finally have a new project that needs a boost gauge
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http://www.domesticperformance.com/p...roducts_id=282

$575 limited slip

see - the guys on w-body.com know what's up

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http://www.zzperformance.com/zzp/fre...eemod_home.htm
http://www.intense-racing.com/ go to the 'Performance Packages' option and read what you need :P
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limited slip
pulley
true CAI
hp tuners
1 5/8 headers into 2.5 collector w/ 2.5 into 3inch y-pipe and a 3inch cat back

add some sticky tires adn go have fun with it.

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Old 09-04-2004, 01:46 AM   #14
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you might also consider a supercharger...
GTP = 3.8 w/Eaton Supercharger

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that thing's not a real supercharger...
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you might also consider a supercharger...
GTP = 3.8 w/Eaton Supercharger

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that thing's not a real supercharger...
true, but won't a 14-71 look a little goofy stickin out of the hood sideways? hehe

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Old 10-14-2004, 04:51 PM   #16
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hey bill i got an idea...just drive this car....dont destroy it like evey other car youve owned. literally...every car
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hey bill i got an idea...just drive this car....dont destroy it like evey other car youve owned. literally...every car
go break another rear or tranny matt
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hey bill i got an idea...just drive this car....dont destroy it like evey other car youve owned. literally...every car
I guess we shouldn't talk about the Gut-less then, huh?

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